BPSC-104 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BPSC-104 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
POLITICAL PROCESS IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BPSC-104, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONS.) POLITICAL SCIENCE
(BAPSH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2020
BPSC-104 : POLITICAL PROCESS IN INDIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:This paper has two Sections. Attempt five
questions in all. Attempt at least two
questions from each Section in about 400
words each. Each question carries 20 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Trace the evolution of parties and party system in India.
Q2.Discuss the interrelationship of democracy and party system in India.
Q3.Discuss autonomy movements in India with some examples.
Q4.Write notes on the following in about 200 words
(a) Reasons for separate statehood movements
(b) ‘Anti-secularism’ Lot-Il 2.1. 0.
Section—II
Q5.Discuss the emergence of caste-based organisations.
Q6.Examine the Mandal Commission Report.
Q7.Analyse the relationship between affirmative action and development.
Q8.Write notes on the following in about 200 words
(a) The Karpoori Thakur Formula
(b) Caste and Electoral Politics